Vladimir Putin is preparing to send out 500,000 soldiers for a ‘major new offensive’, Ukraine’s defence minister has actually stated.
Oleksii Reznikov stated Russia might introduce a brand-new attack to mark the anniversary of their intrusion.
It would likewise attend with Russia’s Defender of the Fatherland Day, which commemorates the army.
Mr Reznikov stated: ‘Officially they announced 300,000 but when we see the troops at the borders, according to our assessments it is much more.’
The Institute for the Study of War declared an ‘imminent’ Russian offensive is‘the most likely course of action’
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However Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR), stated Ukraine is getting ready for its own counteroffensive and is planning to retake Crimea over the next couple of months.
GUR agent Andrii Yusov informed Ukrainian TELEVISION that they are getting in a‘very active phase of the war’
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He stated: ‘Both February and March will be extremely extensive.
‘The skill and motivation of Ukrainian soldiers, plus their equipment and weapons, both domestic and help from international partners, are what will ultimately turn the tide of these offensive actions.’
Senior Ukrainian soldiers have actually likewise prompted Russians to desert their military posts prior to they are eliminated.
Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, head of Ukraine’s marines, stated: ‘Before it’ s far too late, run. Return to your Russian ladies or surrender, otherwise it’s the fate of a fertiliser on somebody else’s land; a black bag or impairment awaits you– this is your “happy” future.
‘Unlike you we understand what we are defending, we are joined, we are one.
‘We will do everything so that the blue-yellow flag flies again in all cities of Donbas and Crimea.’
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